Karla Pretorius and her husband, Werner Pretorius, are the proud parents of a baby girl
Karla Pretorius is a South African professional netball player, currently playing for the South Africa SPAR Proteas Netball and the Sunshine Coast Lightning. She plays in the positions of wing defence and goal defence. Pretorius was the first South African to feature in the Super Netball League. She was named the Player of the Tournament at the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup.
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Pretorius is the vice-captain of the SPAR Proteas, holding 77 senior South African caps. Discover more juicy details about her off the pitch.
Karla Pretorius' profile summary and bio
| Full name | Karla Pretorius |
| Nickname | Karla |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 12 March 1990 |
| Age | 33 years old (2023) |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Birthplace | East London, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Alma mater | Laerskool Hennopspark, Hoërskool Zwartkop, University of the Free State |
| Height in feet | 5' 11½" |
| Height in centimetres | 181 |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Werner Pretorius |
| Children | Kara |
| Spouse | Professional netball player, dietician |
| Current team | Sunshine Coast Lightning and the South Africa SPAR Proteas Netball |
| Position | Goal defence and wing defence |
| Net worth | $1-5 million |
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How old is Karla Pretorius?
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Karla Pretorius (aged 33 as of 2023) was born on 12 March 1990 in East London, South Africa. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.
She completed her Bachelor's degree in Dietetics at the University of the Free State and obtained her Master's in Dietetics in early 2019. In 2015, the netball star worked as a community dietitian in Bloemfontein. She is pursuing a Diploma in Sports Management at the University of South Africa.
Karla Pretorius' height
The South African netball player Karla stands 5 feet 11½ inches (181 centimetres) tall. She features brown hair and a pair of dark brown eyes.
Who is Karla Pretorius' husband?
Karla and her husband, Werner Pretorius, tied the knot on 9 September 2017. On 13 December 2021, she announced her pregnancy, withdrawing from upcoming competitions.
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Has Karla Pretorius had a baby? The sportswoman welcomed their first child, daughter Kara, in June 2022.
Professional career
Between 2009 and 2015, Karla played for the netball team of the University of the Free State. She represented the Free State Criniums Netball team and won titles in the 2014 and 2015 Brutal Fruit Premier League.
Pretorius was awarded the 2014 and 2015 Varsity Cup Netball Player of the Tournament Award during this time. In 2015, she was named Sportswoman of the Year by the Free State. In addition, Karla was awarded UFS Sportswoman of the Year in 2016.
She was named one of Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans in 2017.
How much is Karla Pretorius' net worth?
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The East London native has an estimated net worth of $1-5 million in 2023. She has amassed this wealth from her successful sporting career.
Karla Pretorius has raised the ranks of her career to become a household name in the South African sports industry. In 2022, the netball star welcomed a child with her husband, Werner.
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